Suzanne will no longer be offering discounts for first-time clients as of 2017. She has now been with us for two years, and has built up a solid reputation as a whipsmart, savvy, and knowledgeable editor. We are considering offering genre-themed sales for a smaller discount at points during the year (possibly in the realm… Read More
What To Ask An Indie Publisher: Finding the perfect alternative press for your unique needs
Okay, okay, so you’ve had that fine herbal tea I served up a few months back now, and it’s starting to take effect. Good, good. Things are going according to plan. But now you’re left wondering ‘how do I tell the bad from the good? How do I avoid a contract disaster or a line… Read More
Small House, Big Competition: the evolution of publishing as we know it
Before we begin the learning portion of today’s exercise, I would like to open with the following statements: If you think e-readers are the downfall of civilization and the writing industry as we know it, turn back now. If you think self-publishing is only for People Who Can’t Write, there’s the damn door. If you… Read More
Let’s Talk About Sex! Part One: Size Matters
It’s no secret that the last month of summer is always the hottest; that’s why Word Vagabond has chosen August to share our three-part series on how to write the hottest sex scenes. We’re going to walk you through step by step to show you what to do – and what not to do – to make… Read More